George Brudenell-Bruce, 2nd Marquess of Ailesbury
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George William Frederick Brudenell-Bruce, 2nd Marquess of Ailesbury KG
, PC, DL
(20 November 1804 – 6 January 1878), styled Lord Bruce between 1814 and 1821 and Earl Bruce between 1821 and 1856, was a British
peer, Liberal
politician and courtier.
, Bruce was the oldest son of Charles Brudenell-Bruce, 1st Marquess of Ailesbury
and his first wife the Hon. Henrietta Hill, oldest daughter of Noel Hill, 1st Baron Berwick
. He was the brother of Ernest Brudenell-Bruce, 3rd Marquess of Ailesbury
, and the half-brother of Lord Charles Brudenell-Bruce
. He was baptised at St George's, Hanover Square with King George III
and Queen Charlotte
as his godparents. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford
. In 1856, he succeeded his to his father's titles and in 1868 to that of his distant cousin James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
.
in 1826, representing Marlborough
as Member of Parliament
(MP) until 1829. In 1838, he was summoned to the House of Lords
through a writ of acceleration
in his father's subsidiary title Baron Bruce. He was appointed Yeomanry Aide to Queen Victoria
in 1857 and was invested as a Privy Counsellor in 1859. Ailesbury held political office under Lord Palmerston
and Lord Russell
as Master of the Horse
between 1859 and 1866. Having previously been a Deputy Lieutenant
, he became Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire
in 1863. On 25 May 1864, he was invested as a Knight of the Garter
. He was once again Master of the Horse, this time under William Ewart Gladstone
, between 1868 and 1874.
, in the same church where he was baptised. Brudenell-Bruce died in 1878, aged 73 at Lockeridge House, Savernake
, Wiltshire
and was buried there. Because he had no issue, his titles were inherited by his younger brother, Ernest Brudenell-Bruce
. The Marchioness of Wiltshire died at 78 Pall Mall
, London
, in January 1892, aged 78.
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
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Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
(20 November 1804 – 6 January 1878), styled Lord Bruce between 1814 and 1821 and Earl Bruce between 1821 and 1856, was a British
British people
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peer, Liberal
Liberal Party (UK)
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politician and courtier.
Background and education
Born in Lower Grosvenor Street, LondonLondon
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, Bruce was the oldest son of Charles Brudenell-Bruce, 1st Marquess of Ailesbury
Charles Brudenell-Bruce, 1st Marquess of Ailesbury
Charles Brudenell-Bruce, 1st Marquess of Ailesbury, KT , styled The Honourable Charles Brudenell-Bruce from birth until 1776, Lord Bruce from 1776 to 1814 and The Earl of Ailesbury from 1814 to 1821, was a British peer and politician.-Background:Brudenell-Bruce was the third son of Thomas...
and his first wife the Hon. Henrietta Hill, oldest daughter of Noel Hill, 1st Baron Berwick
Noel Hill, 1st Baron Berwick
Noel Hill, 1st Baron Berwick , was an English landowner and politician.-Background:Hill was the son of Thomas Hill and Susanna Maria Noel, and was educated at St John's College, Cambridge, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1763, and a Master of Arts in 1766.-Political career:Hill sat...
. He was the brother of Ernest Brudenell-Bruce, 3rd Marquess of Ailesbury
Ernest Brudenell-Bruce, 3rd Marquess of Ailesbury
Ernest Augustus Charles Brudenell-Bruce, 3rd Marquess of Ailesbury PC , styled Lord Ernest Bruce from 1821 until 1878, was a British courtier and politician. He served as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household between 1841 and 1846 and again between 1852 and 1858...
, and the half-brother of Lord Charles Brudenell-Bruce
Lord Charles Brudenell-Bruce
Captain Lord Charles William Brudenell-Bruce PC , styled Lord Charles Bruce, was a British soldier and Liberal Party politician...
. He was baptised at St George's, Hanover Square with King George III
George III of the United Kingdom
George III was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of these two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death...
and Queen Charlotte
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was the Queen consort of the United Kingdom as the wife of King George III...
as his godparents. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
. In 1856, he succeeded his to his father's titles and in 1868 to that of his distant cousin James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
Lieutenant General James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, KCB , was an officer in the British Army who commanded the Light Brigade during the Crimean War...
.
Career
Bruce entered the British House of CommonsBritish House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
in 1826, representing Marlborough
Marlborough (UK Parliament constituency)
Marlborough was a parliamentary borough in Wiltshire, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons from 1295 until 1868, and then one member from 1868 until 1885, when the borough was abolished.e-1295-1640:-1640-1868:...
as Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
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(MP) until 1829. In 1838, he was summoned to the House of Lords
House of Lords
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through a writ of acceleration
Writ of acceleration
A writ in acceleration, commonly called a writ of acceleration, was a type of writ of summons to the British House of Lords that enabled the eldest son and heir apparent of a peer with multiple peerage titles to attend the British House of Lords or Irish House of Lords, using one of his father's...
in his father's subsidiary title Baron Bruce. He was appointed Yeomanry Aide to Queen Victoria
Victoria of the United Kingdom
Victoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she used the additional title of Empress of India....
in 1857 and was invested as a Privy Counsellor in 1859. Ailesbury held political office under Lord Palmerston
Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, KG, GCB, PC , known popularly as Lord Palmerston, was a British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister in the mid-19th century...
and Lord Russell
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, KG, GCMG, PC , known as Lord John Russell before 1861, was an English Whig and Liberal politician who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century....
as Master of the Horse
Master of the Horse
The Master of the Horse was a position of varying importance in several European nations.-Magister Equitum :...
between 1859 and 1866. Having previously been a Deputy Lieutenant
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
, he became Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire
Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire. From 1750, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Wiltshire.-Lord Lieutenants of Wiltshire:*William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke 1551 – 17 March 1570...
in 1863. On 25 May 1864, he was invested as a Knight of the Garter
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
. He was once again Master of the Horse, this time under William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS was a British Liberal statesman. In a career lasting over sixty years, he served as Prime Minister four separate times , more than any other person. Gladstone was also Britain's oldest Prime Minister, 84 years old when he resigned for the last time...
, between 1868 and 1874.
Family
On 11 May 1837, Lord Ailesbury married Lady Mary Herbert, third daughter of George Herbert, 11th Earl of PembrokeGeorge Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke
General George Augustus Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke and 8th Earl of Montgomery, KG, PC was a British peer, army officer and politician.-Early life:...
, in the same church where he was baptised. Brudenell-Bruce died in 1878, aged 73 at Lockeridge House, Savernake
Savernake
Savernake may refer to:* Savernake, New South Wales, Australia* Savernake Forest, a privately owned forest in the county of Wiltshire, England* Savernake Low Level railway station, a closed station on the Great Western Railway between Bedwyn and Pewsey...
, Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...
and was buried there. Because he had no issue, his titles were inherited by his younger brother, Ernest Brudenell-Bruce
Ernest Brudenell-Bruce, 3rd Marquess of Ailesbury
Ernest Augustus Charles Brudenell-Bruce, 3rd Marquess of Ailesbury PC , styled Lord Ernest Bruce from 1821 until 1878, was a British courtier and politician. He served as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household between 1841 and 1846 and again between 1852 and 1858...
. The Marchioness of Wiltshire died at 78 Pall Mall
Pall Mall
-Places:* Pall Mall, urban downtown ares of Bendigo, Australia* Pall Mall, London, a street in the City of Westminster, London* Pall Mall, Tennessee, a small unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee...
, London
London
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, in January 1892, aged 78.